Maintenance Electrician - Remington-Lonoke

Remington•Lonoke, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kinetic Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician for Remington Ammunition’s Lonoke, Arkansas manufacturing facility. The role supports and maintains the electrical, controls, automation, instrumentation, and power distribution systems used in manufacturing operations. The electrician troubleshoots, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains industrial electrical equipment, process controls, automated manufacturing systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and 480V/3-phase power systems, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and minimizing downtime. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager. Five openings are available. The hourly pay range is $29.33–$32.74; the final offer depends on factors including experience, location, education, and skills and is mutually agreed upon at the time of offer. The schedule offers one of three shifts: four day shifts from 4:30 AM to 4:45 PM, four night shifts from 4:30 PM to 4:45 AM, or Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Work may involve potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations. Physical demands include lifting and moving up to 25 pounds unaided, standing or sitting for up to three hours at a time, frequent kneeling, crouching, bending or reaching, ascending and descending stairs, and handling small parts. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Current Arkansas Journeyman, Industrial, or Master Electrician License, or an equivalent license eligible for Arkansas reciprocity.
At least 5 years of recent experience as an Industrial Electrician in a manufacturing, production, processing, military, utility, or heavy industrial environment.
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining 480V and three-phase electrical systems.
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Experience with electronic instrumentation and process control systems.
Experience supporting industrial automation systems and manufacturing equipment.
Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, control drawings, and technical manuals.
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize equipment downtime issues.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI systems, and industrial networks.
Experience with servo systems, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Experience supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment used in manufacturing operations.
Diagnose and resolve failures involving power distribution, controls, automation, instrumentation, and process systems.
Install, maintain, modify, and upgrade industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
Troubleshoot motor controls, VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, instrumentation, and control panels.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.
Respond to production equipment breakdowns and restore machinery to operation safely and promptly.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical drawings, and control system documentation.
Perform root cause analysis and recommend long-term corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
Test, calibrate, and maintain electronic instrumentation and process control devices.
Support automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Follow company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable electrical codes.